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The Manon-KATSEYE issue continues to draw attention, with one recent announcement in particular sparking heated debate. While the Swiss idol continues to be on hiatus from group activities, her groupmates are gearing up for a new tour.
On 13th May 2026 (Wednesday), HYBExGEFFEN (HxG) announced the dates and stops for KATSEYE’s upcoming tour, “THE WILDWORLD TOUR”. The tour will take place from September to November, with stops in Europe and North America. Unfortunately, the timing of the announcement prompted a slew of backlash from EYEKONs, especially those curious about Manon’s status with the group.
call all your bestest friends, because THE WILDWORLD TOUR is officially announced!! 🖤 we can’t wait to see more of our EYEKONS at these shows. SEE YOU SOON. visit katseye.world for all info!! #KATSEYE
To recap, Manon is currently on hiatus from group activities, with H&G citing health issues as the reason for her break. However, as time passed, allegations emerged online suggesting that the idol’s hiatus was due to internal issues within her agency and with her members. Some reports even claim that Manon will soon depart from KATSEYE and start a solo career. However, HxG remained silent on these claims, thus causing uncertainty among fans.
Unsurprisingly, most of the comments on the tour announcement post were EYEKONs expressing disappointment towards the agency. Many lamented the decision to proceed with a tour while a member of the group is on hiatus. Some noted how KATSEYE’s upcoming album also won’t include Manon. However, a few fans argued that the announcement seems to solidify the rumours of the idol’s imminent departure.
Given the situation and all the speculation emerging online, it’s no wonder fans want a clear statement on Manon’s future with the group. Let’s hope HxG will clarify everything before things get out of hand.
Great news for EXO-Ls in Malaysia! After announcing their long-awaited concert in Kuala Lumpur, EXO (엑소) recently announced an in-person fansign event that will take place after their show.
The “EXO ‘REVERXE’ Fansign Event in Kuala Lumpur” is scheduled for 21st June 2026 (Sunday), a day after the K-Pop group performs at the National Hockey Stadium for their “EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon” tour. Organised by MAKESTAR, the fansign event offers the chance for local fans to meet the EXO members face-to-face and interact with them.
According to the announcement, 150 winners will be selected among the purchasers, with 30 winners per member. Additionally, 10 of the 150 winners will receive one signed Polaroid photo. Fans can start applying for the fansign from now until 17th May 2026 (Sunday), 10.59pm MYT. Here are all the details:
EXO “REVERXE” Fansign Event in Kuala Lumpur
Date: 21st June 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: TBA
Organiser: MAKESTAR
Winners: 150 winners (30 winners per member); 10 out of the 150 winners will also receive one signed Polaroid (2 winners per member)
How to Apply: Purchase EXO’s 8th album “REVERXE” (Photobook ver.) from the event page during the application period
Application Period: 13th May 2026 (Wednesday), 2pm MYT – 17th May 2026 (Sunday), 10.59pm MYT
Winner Announcement: Winners will be announced on 18th May 2026 (Monday), 4pm, via the MAKESTAR event page and individual notification to selected winners
Visit the MAKESTAR event page for more information on the fansign and application process. With a photo time and Q&A session prepared for fans, this is one event EXO-Ls won’t want to miss!
“The Punisher: One Last Kill finale just redefined Frank Castle’s future in the MCU, bridging the gap to his confirmed role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”. And so, we return to Jon Bernthal’s definitive iteration of the character in this latest Special in a narrative that aims to give us a deeper, more agonizing perspective into this battered, fractured, and disturbed mind.
“One Batch, Two Batch, Penny and Dime.” These words have rung out of Frank Castle’s mouth like a funeral dirge for years, a rhythmic tether to a family that exists only in his nightmares.
Set against the crumbling backdrop of one of NYC’s boroughs, the special asks if there is any room for a soul when the only language you speak is war. From the psychological ghosts of the past to a visceral “John Wick”-inspired gauntlet, here is the full breakdown of Frank Castle’s fire-forged rebirth.
Source: Marvel Television
What To Know About The Punisher before this Special?
The story of Frank Castle is a tragedy written in shell casings. Frank Castle, a decorated Marine turned family man, sees his life shatter when a conspiratorial crossfire kills his wife Maria and their two children, Lisa and Frank Jr.. The man died that day in Central Park; what emerged was The Punisher, a force of nature that traded a soul for a mission of absolute, uncompromising vengeance.
While Frank eventually found the men responsible, the blood on his hands never bought him peace. Curtis Hoyle, his former brother-in-arms, was one of the only few people capable of speaking to the human remains left inside the soldier.
Directly preceding this special, Frank resurfaced in New York during the chaos of “Daredevil: Born Again”. At Karen Page’s request, he re-entered the fray to pull a battered Matt Murdock out of the fire. The reunion was a blood-soaked ideological clash; Frank operated as a one-man execution squad against Wilson Fisk’s Anti-Vigilante Task Force, much to Daredevil’s horror.
However, the true breaking point came when Frank discovered the Task Force was wearing his skull—worshipping him as a symbol of authority rather than a warning of its failure. After a visceral confrontation where he famously rejected his “fans” as clowns who misunderstood his pain, Frank was captured and caged in Fisk’s subterranean dungeon.
Though he eventually staged a brutal escape, the experience left him hollowed out. He left the life, cutting ties with Karen and Matt to vanish into the shadows of Little Sicily, setting the stage for this showcase.
The Punisher, Alone
The special wastes absolutely no time throwing us back into Frank Castle’s fractured psyche. He’s alone. No one is with him. And he’s cut off communication with Matthew Murdock and Karen Page. So, even they don’t know where he is.
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
Danzig’s “Mother” screams through the speakers as Frank paces around a dingy new hideout. It’s not the bunker from “Daredevil,” not Knickerbocker Village, not even somewhere that feels remotely like home. But the ghosts? They followed him anyway. His wall is still plastered with pages, targets, faces, names.
Frank grinds through pull-ups with bloodied hands, his breathing getting heavier and more unstable by the second. He stares at himself in the mirror like he barely recognizes the man looking back. Then, in a burst of rage, he smashes the glass and rips the Punisher war map off the wall entirely.
For the first time in years, Frank Castle wants a blank slate.
Little Sicily Is Burning After Frank’s War
We see the current world Frank inhabits: Little Sicily. It forms a landscape defined by absolute, unmitigated chaos. Burned-out cars line the streets and the air is thick with the sound of looters shattering storefronts and the desperate screams of residents. The police are no longer a force of order. They themselves are a retreating line being swallowed by the madness.
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
The tragedy of this lawlessness is caused by the one and only Mr Frank Castle. By systematically dismantling the Gnucci crime family, he created a vacuum in the borough. He removed the monsters, but in the silence of their absence, a more disorganized and savage brand of evil has taken root, proving that the Punisher’s brand of justice often leaves a wasteland in its wake.
The Vet and the Dog
The special’s most devastating thread begins with a rare moment of stillness: a USMC veteran walking his white dog through a quiet street. There is no dialogue, only the fragile peace of a routine well-earned.
That peace, however, is rudely shattered with jarring efficiency when a group of thugs intercepts him. In a display of senseless cruelty, one of the men knees the veteran in the face before snatching the dog.
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
The veteran’s plea for mercy is met with cold laughter as the skinhead thug tosses the animal into the path of an oncoming truck.
As the veteran collapses into grief on the pavement, the gang strolls away, their laughter echoing a nihilism that haunts the rest of the episode, and we’ll revisit it by the end.
Frank Castle Is Finally Breaking
The silence of the hideout doesn’t offer Frank peace. He begins reciting old Marine mantras. Recon missions. Physical fitness. Mental attitude. He’s muttering them like a broken record, a desperate attempt to tether his fractured identity to the man he used to be.
But the ghosts won’t let him hide in the past. Hallucinations of his brothers, Curtis among them, bleed into the room, their voices curdling from comradeship into cruel mockery. They taunt his lack of direction and his sudden, “weak” hesitation to continue the fight.
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
Frank aims to turn off the voices by turning a blade on the tattoo on his chest. It’s a ritualistic carving away of the symbol that has consumed his life. In a quiet, agonizing realization that he needs a lifeline, he tells the imaginary Curtis that he needs help. Frank then locks away his arsenal of the rifles, the pistols, the mantle itself and simply walks away.
A Little Coffee
The narrative tension breaks momentarily when Frank crosses the avenue to a neighborhood donut shop. It’s here we meet the emotional center of the special: Dre, Debbie, and their young daughter, Charli.
The interaction is minimal but profound; Charli waves, and Frank offers a reaction that is as clumsy as it is heartbreaking. It’s no longer just about the war outside, but about the flicker of a soul Frank still carries. He departs with nothing but a coffee.
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
Frank then walks through the borough in a sequence akin to Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” music video. The direction draws a clear parallel to the “controlled chaos” of Gambino’s hit, surrounding Frank with a whirlwind of violence—looting, assaults, and the total collapse of the thin blue line—while keeping him at the center of a calm, terrifying eye of the storm.
He doesn’t flinch at the gunshots or the screams. There’s the vacuum of a man who has finally broken. It’s clear that Frank is weary of this world and that he’s just lingering through some version of this hell.
Frank Visits His Family
We then see Frank approach a cemetery and visit his family’s graves. He abandons his locker key at the site, effectively retiring the Punisher mantle in the presence of those who inspired it. It is here that He starts breaking down, and we see a man who is spiritually and emotionally bankrupt.
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
He admits to the ghosts of his children, especially Lisa, that he is simply too tired to keep the engines of vengeance running. He’s seeking an exit. And the sequence takes a dark, visceral turn in its final moments as Frank draws a pistol and presses it against his temple.
Frank is suddenly overwhelmed by the voices of his past. The rhythmic nursery-rhyme mantras of his daughter, that now famous “One Batch, Two Batch” tune and the mundane, beautiful requests of a family at peace. The sequence culminates in a startling visual callback: Lisa appears before him, mirroring the innocent wave Charli gave him at the donut shop just hours prior.
But just as quickly as she appear, she vanishes from Frank’s peripheral. And Frank completely crumbles.
Ma Gnucci
Frank makes it back to his unit and confronts the weight of his own legacy. For a fleeting moment, he sees a reflection of his Season 2 self—the trench-coated specter of the Punisher. It’s a chilling reminder that he is as much a prisoner of his own mythology as the city is.
However, the real nightmare arrives in the form of a woman in a wheelchair: Ma Gnucci. She is a vision of pure, unadulterated horror, recounting the deaths of her husband Benny, and her three sons, Bobby, Eddie, and Carlos.
She posits herself as being similar to Frank, having lost her family just like him. But it also showcases her moral bankruptcy; she even defends the predatory Carlos simply because he was her “favorite.”
The sequence reaches a fever pitch when she drops her final gambit: a borough-wide bounty set to trigger at 6:47 PM—the exact time of Carlos’s death. With his location leaked, the Special transforms into a “John Wick”-style gauntlet that places Frank squarely in the crosshairs.
In the final moments of quiet before the borough erupts, Frank finds himself in conversation with the one person who has always seen through the Punisher’s skull: Karen Page. She is blunt. She calls his desire for peace a form of cowardice. Yet the empathy that has always defined their relationship still lingers underneath it all.
As the clock hits the dreaded 6:47 PM, Karen disappears, signaled by the chilling realization that the time for reflection is over and the time for war has arrived.
The Fire Rises
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
The assault on Frank’s hideout is a visceral, multi-front siege, with looters breaching the neighboring walls while others want to burn it all down. In a moment of sheer physical stakes, Frank himself is caught in the blaze. Yet, the heat of the fire is secondary to the spark of his own psyche. Frank hears Lisa’s voice call out through the smoke, and the numbness of the cemetery gives way to a terrifying, focused clarity.
What follows is a masterclass in stylized carnage. As the lush, romantic swells of Édith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose” begin to play, Frank bursts through the door like a force of nature. It’s a blood-soaked ballet of vengeance set to the tune of a love song. He is a specter of the borough’s own making, and he is absolutely terrifying.
As the fight spills upward, the special showcases the tactical gap between a street thug and a seasoned Marine. Frank moves through the building with a surgical grace, turning the environment itself into a weapon. The sequence reaches a literal breaking point on the roof, where Frank finally retreats onto scaffolding before crashing back down onto the street.
Under Ma Gnucci’s watchful, hateful eyes, it feels like someone might actually collect the bounty. There is a heavy, breathless pause where the “myth” of the Punisher feels fragile. But then, the movement begins. Frank claws his way back to his feet with the grim inevitability of someone like Jason Voorhees.
Frank Chooses Innocence Over Revenge
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
The finale reaches its moral crossroads as Frank advances toward Ma Gnucci’s getaway vehicle. For a moment, vengeance seems within his grasp, but a nearby plea for help pulls his focus away. Thugs swarm Dre, the donut shop owner from earlier. In a defining moment for the character, Frank pivots. He chooses the living over the dead.
Hatebreed’s “I Will Be Heard” detonates on the soundtrack, and Frank sheds his “tactical” persona as something far more primal takes over him. He tears through motorcycle-riding thugs with a baseball bat, turning the attack into a whirlwind of blunt-force trauma. It carries him straight into the donut shop where Debbie and Charli are being held.
Inside, the combat becomes visceral and desperate. He guns everyone threatening the family of three with precision. And even when a massive, tattooed brute manages to gain the upper hand, Frank resorts to the lethal ingenuity of a cornered animal—seizing a pencil and dispatching the man in a brutal, front-and-center homage to “John Wick”.
As the dust settles, Charli rushes into Dre’s arms, forming a tableau of the life and future that Frank lost years ago.
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
But the special’s true emotional payout comes in a smaller, quieter exchange. Charli returns from the back of the shop to hand Frank a tiny felt flower. Jon Bernthal captures the moment with his signature “empty” stare, but the mask finally slips. For the first time in the entire special, the numbness recedes. Frank Castle doesn’t look like a soldier or a symbol; he looks like a man who has finally been seen.
Frank Finally Understands What Lisa Was Trying to Tell Him
As the wail of sirens provides a chaotic soundtrack to Little Sicily’s aftermath, Frank returns to the silence of the cemetery.
In a gesture of profound clarity, he clears away the cluttered offerings of the past and replaces them with a single felt flower. It becomes a token of the life he just saved.
The realization he shares with the headstones is the special’s true North Star. By seeing Lisa in Charli, he acknowledges that his daughter’s spirit was the bridge that brought him back from the brink.
The final, tectonic shift occurs when Frank’s eyes fall on the locker key he had previously abandoned. Reclaiming it isn’t an act of vengeance, but one of purpose. As he softly recites the familiar “One batch, two batch” mantra, he makes a solemn promise to protect the world that still has “Lisas” in it.
The Punisher Is Back
The special’s final moments bring the narrative full circle, returning to the senseless cruelty that initially haunted the borough. When the skinhead responsible for the veteran’s dog attempts to strike again, Frank meets him not just as a man, but as punishment.
Frank Castle steps into frame bearing a striking visual shift. The iconic skull on his chest is brighter, cleaner, and more pronounced than ever before.
Source: Marvel Television | Jon Bernthal stars as Frank Castle in “Punsiher: One Last Kill”
After the veteran identifies his tormentor, the sequence moves with the grim inevitability of a slasher film. As the thug attempts to flee, Frank’s precision is absolute. The final execution is a wordless pact between the soldier and the civilian. Well, some debts can only be paid in lead.
As the title card drops, the omission of a subtitle says more than any dialogue could.
It’s simply “The Punisher”. Frank Castle isn’t seeking an ending anymore. He accepts his place as an eternal fixture of the fight.
What’s Next For The Punisher?
Frank Castle isn’t done. The omission of a subtitle in the final frames is a definitive mission statement from Marvel. It confirms that Frank Castle is no longer a man waiting to die; he is a soldier who has finally rediscovered his objective.
By reclaiming the locker key, Frank sets the stage for a reset. He trades his spiritual numbness for a “cleaner,” more pronounced symbol, becoming a grittier, back-to-basics version of himself. We are looking at a future where Frank operates as an eternal fixture of the street-level MCU.
Source: Sony Pictures
Crucially, the special achieves this without relying on cameos or shared-universe distractions. The focus stays laser-targeted on Frank’s internal struggle; the story makes no references to wider world of Spider-Man. Instead, Marvel allows the story to breathe as a pure, undiluted character study.
While the special ends with Frank finding a new sense of purpose, it leaves several jagged glass shards behind. The biggest question mark remains Curtis Hoyle. As Frank’s oldest friend and his last tether to a civilian life, Curtis has always been the one man who could talk Frank down from the ledge. However, with the veteran only exists as a hallucination in this special and the heavy psychological weight Frank is carrying. So, we wonder: where is Curtis? If Ma Gnucci extends her reach further, Frank’s newfound peace may not last if she targets his only living brother-in-arms next.
Source: Sony Pictures
Furthermore, while the fire in Little Sicily was a tactical victory, Ma Gnucci is a survivor. History and her own sheer spite suggests that you don’t stop a woman like that. Her escape ensures that the Gnucci shadow will continue to loom over Frank.
Marvel has officially confirmed that Jon Bernthal will reprise his role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”. While the film is a PG-13 summer tentpole, Bernthal has emphasized that he isn’t playing a “watered-down” version of the character. Instead, he focuses on a tonal shift that allows the TV-MA brutality of “One Last Kill” to coexist with the high-stakes heroics of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker.
Bernthal’s goal was clear and he wanted the “same Punisher” to be able to walk off one set and onto the other without losing his soul. At the end of this special, Frank re-centers himself, sharpens his focus, and emerges visually renewed. He becomes exactly the individual Spider-Man will encounter on the streets of New York.
Watch “The Punisher: One Last Kill Official trailer here:
“The Punisher: One Last Kill” is currently streaming on Disney+.
Get ready, ONEDOORs in Malaysia, because BOYNEXTDOOR (보이넥스트도어) is finally coming! The K-Pop sensation recently announced their new world tour and will be performing in Kuala Lumpur this December!
Earlier today, KOZ Entertainment announced the dates and stops for BOYNEXTDOOR’s upcoming world tour, “KNOCK ON Vol. 2”. The tour will kick off in Seoul in July, before heading to Busan, Japan, North America and then Asia. For their KL show, the group will perform at Unifi Arena (formerly Axiata Arena) on 26th December 2026 (Saturday).
SOURCE: TWITTER (@BOYNEXTDOOR_KOZ)
Concert organiser iMe Malaysia will announce more details about the show on a later date. This upcoming concert marks BOYNEXTDOOR’s first performance in Malaysia since their debut in 2023. The tour supports the six-piece’s upcoming full-length album, “Home”, which will drop on 8th June 2026 (Monday). Here’s what we know about the concert so far:
BOYNEXTDOOR “KNOCK ON Vol. 2” World Tour in Kuala Lumpur
Stay tuned for more information on the concert, including ticket prices and seating plans. In the meantime, check out BOYNEXTDOOR’s latest release, “Ddok Ddok Ddok (똑똑똑)”:
Since its opening in 2016, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur has defined a standard of modern luxury, where detail is intentional, service is instinctive, and every experience is composed with quiet precision. As the hotel marks its 10th anniversary, it reflects on a decade shaped by elegance, heritage, and unwavering dedication to refinement—inviting guests to experience A Decade of Distinction, a tribute to its enduring standing as the Best Address in Kuala Lumpur. For ten years, every gesture of service has been guided by a singular promise: “Allow Me” — an expression rooted in Anticipatory Service, shaping a hospitality style that is intuitive, refined, and effortlessly personal.
To commemorate this milestone, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur presents exquisite happenings for its luminary guests within the hotel or those who wish to join in the celebration beyond the hotel walls. At its heart is A Table Through Time at The Brasserie—a six-course gastronomic narrative revisiting defining dishes from the past decade, reimagined with contemporary finesse and expressive craftsmanship. Alongside this, Astor Bar unveils A Decade Distilled, a collection of ten iconic cocktails revisited with precision, and Ten Expressions of the Bloody Mary, a global interpretation of the St. Regis ritual across its distinguished addresses. At Iridium Spa, The Decade Reset: Head-to-Toe Spa Experience offers a considered ritual of renewal, designed to restore balance, stillness, and clarity.
Beyond these culinary and wellness expressions, the anniversary unfolds through a calendar of curated occasions and collaborative exchanges that reflect the spirit of the House of Astor. From immersive dining tributes such as Malaysiaku and A Decade Painted Afternoon Tea with Instagram baking sensation, Chef Keem Ooi, to the Epicurean Exchange guest chef series and Raising the Bar guest shift collaborations across St. Regis addresses, each experience is conceived as a dialogue of culture, craftsmanship, and contemporary luxury.
This milestone marks not only a reflection of the past decade, but a continued pursuit of excellence. As The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur moves forward, it remains dedicated to evolving its legacy—honoring tradition while shaping the future of luxury hospitality in the city. A decade on, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur remains a place where time is both preserved and redefined—where every experience becomes a memory, and every memory begins with “Allow Me.”
The Brasserie
A Table Through Time
SOURCE: ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR
At the heart of the celebration, A Table Through Time at The Brasserie presents a six-course gastronomic journey inspired by defining dishes from each chapter of the hotel’s ten-year legacy. Every course pays homage to a milestone year, thoughtfully reinterpreting signature creations that once shaped memorable moments within the dining destination. Refined with contemporary finesse, the menu unfolds as a narrative of memory, evolution, and culinary artistry—honoring the hotel’s journey through a decade of excellence while reflecting its ever-evolving identity.
1st May to 31st October 2026
6pm to 9.30pm
The Brasserie, Level 2
RM648 nett per person *Children below the age of six dine for free with every full-paying adult
Astor Bar
Ten Expressions Of The Bloody Mary
SOURCE: ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR
In 1934, famed barman Fernand Petiot perfected the recipe for a vodka-and-tomato juice cocktail, known as the Bloody Mary at The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar. Originally christened the “Bloody Mary”, the cocktail was renamed the “Red Snapper” so as not to offend the hotel’s refined clientele. After more than 80 years, the iconic Bloody Mary remains the signature cocktail of the St. Regis.
This May onwards, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur presents a curated homage to the signature ritual of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, presenting Ten expressions of the Bloody Mary—each reinterpreted across ten global addresses. Every pour captures a unique cultural nuance while honoring the timeless allure of this celebrated classic. An evocative journey in a glass unfolds alongside an exclusive collection of ten enduring Astor classics and ten iconic Bloody Mary creations from St. Regis hotels worldwide—a refined world tour, composed with elegance and distinction.
A Decade Distilled
SOURCE: ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR
This exquisite experience unveils ten iconic cocktails—each representing a celebrated favorite introduced over the past ten years at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. Revisited, refined, and elevated, the collection honors a decade of spirited creativity and the enduring artistry of cocktail culture at The Best Address. Indulge in a harmonious composition of flavors as our master mixologists reinterpret a curated selection of the hotel’s most memorable signatures, with every cocktail thoughtfully reimagined to reflect the story, craftsmanship, and evolution of each defining year.
1st May to 31st October 2026
Doors open at 5pm
Astor Bar, Level 2
RM50 nett per cocktail
Iridium Spa
The Decade Reset
SOURCE: ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR
A full-body ritual conceived to restore equilibrium and renewal. This curated journey of repose invites guests to pause, reset, and re-emerge restored in both body and spirit. In celebration of a decade of refined wellness, Iridium Spa invites you to experience a bespoke ritual devoted to balance, renewal, and deep relaxation. This signature head-to-toe journey harmonizes restorative therapies, guiding both body and mind into a state of profound calm and indulgence. The experience concludes with a complimentary Anniversary Candle—a thoughtful keepsake to extend the ritual of serenity within the comfort of home.
In honor of this milestone, each treatment throughout May is enhanced with a complimentary 10-minute extension, allowing your wellness journey to linger just a little longer in tranquil refinement.
1st May to 31st October 2026
10am to 10pm
Iridium Spa, Level 6
RM1,010 nett for 2.5 hours
Family Traditions
SOURCE: ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR
Crafted as an immersive journey through the hotel’s most iconic experiences, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur proudly introduces A Decade of Celebration — an exclusive anniversary room package thoughtfully curated to commemorate ten remarkable years at The Best Address. From celebrated dining moments to bespoke rituals of wellness and butler-led traditions, the package is a tribute to ten years of refined hospitality. Inclusions as below:
Daily breakfast at MICHELIN-Selected The Brasserie
The Botanist’s Study Afternoon Tea – Inspired by The Botanical Garden for 2
6-Course Time Capsule Tasting Menu Dinner at The Brasserie
The Astrid cocktail at the Astor Bar for 2
In-room champagne sabrage by butler
10-Year Special Edition Butler Bear
The Decade Reset: Head to Toe Experience for 2
24-hour St. Regis Signature Butler Service
Commemorating the occasion, each reservation includes a 10-Year Special Edition Butler Bear, a collectible keepsake celebrating the milestone year. The stay is further elevated by the hallmark 24-hour St. Regis Signature Butler Service, alongside limited-time in-room beverages, including the hotel’s celebrated Bloody Mary and exclusive Nina’s Signature 10 Blend tea selection. Guests may also discover the artistry and heritage of the house through the daily scheduled Hotel Art Walk, arranged in advance through their butler for a seamless and personalized experience.
More than a room package, A Decade of Celebration is an invitation to experience ten years of legacy, craftsmanship, and gracious hospitality — all thoughtfully composed into one unforgettable stay.
It appears the “Fast” franchise continues to expand. Ahead of “Fast & Furious”’s 25th anniversary celebration, Vin Diesel announced plans for not one, not two, but four live-action series based on the franchise. While details are still scarce, here’s what we know about the shows so far:
There Will Be Four Shows
SOURCE: TWITTER (@TheFastSaga)
As aforementioned, Vin is looking to develop four series based on the franchise. During the announcement earlier this week, the actor explained the move, saying the studio wanted to expand the “Fast” franchise based on fans’ interest in seeing more about the characters. He also noted that the franchise had always planned to enter the TV space. However, talks for the series finally came after Universal Studios chief Donna Langley took charge of NBCUniversal’s TV operation last year.
Vin Diesel Will Serve As Executive Producer
SOURCE: TWITTER (@screenrant)
While it’s unclear whether any of the cast we know and love will star in the adaptation, Vin has confirmed his one role in the project: executive producer. Core “Fast” figures, producer Neal Moritz and writer Chris Morgan, are also joining the line of producers. Meanwhile, writers Mike Daniels and Wolfe Colman will serve as showrunners and also create the show’s pilot. The duo previously worked together on the NBC series “Shades of Blue”, starring Jennifer Lopez.
The Shows (Or One Of Them) Will Be Available On Peacock
SOURCE: TWITTER (@screenrant)
According to Vin Diesel, the four live-action series will launch under Peacock. However, a source inside the American streaming service clarified that only one “Fast & Furious” show is in active development. Some news outlets also reported that the adaptations are at various stages of development, but are under Universal Television. As for the release, all the shows will likely be available for streaming globally.
Since we’re still in the early stages of development, fans will have to wait for more details on the series. Meanwhile, the final “Fast” film, titled “Fast Forever”, has set a release date for 17th March 2028.
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard that British pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung Electronics for a shocking amount of money. Amid discussions about the lawsuit, the South Korean tech giant finally issued a rebuttal.
To recap the situation, Dua Lipa and her legal team recently filed a lawsuit for copyright and publicity rights infringement against Samsung Electronics at the Central District Court of California. The singer and her team alleged that the electronics company used her image without permission on the packaging boxes for their television sets. As a result, Dua Lipa’s team demanded US$15 million (approximately RM59 million) in compensation.
SOURCES: TWITTER (@Dexerto)
However, Samsung has since rejected the claims and shared its side of the situation. In a recent statement, the company noted that it previously used Dua Lipa’s image in its 2025 packaging to reflect the content of third-party partners available on its televisions. The tech giant clarified that a content partner had provided the image for its free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus.
Samsung also claimed the content partner explicitly assured that it had secured permission to use the image for production and marketing. However, Dua Lipa then raised the issue of unauthorised usage in July 2025, prompting Samsung to suspend production of the packaging and replace it with a different image. The company also entered mediation proceedings to settle the issue, but the singer’s team ultimately proceeded with the lawsuit.
The company said it has actively sought and remains open to a constructive resolution with Dua Lipa’s team, additionally pledging to continue negotiations with the pop star. Samsung also expressed great respect for the singer and the intellectual property rights of other artists. Dua Lipa’s team have yet to address Samsung’s recent statement, so it’s unclear whether they will proceed with the lawsuit.
Netizens have reacted to the lawsuit and Samsung’s statement with mixed reactions. Regardless of whatever happens, we hope both parties can settle this issue amicably.
